CASA Coordinator #1728 - Juvenile Court CASA - Juvenile Court Judge

Hamilton County • Chattanooga, TN

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Social Services Supervisor, performs a variety of services associated with recruitment, screening, training, supporting and evaluating CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) and other volunteers. Develops, coordinates and supports CASA and other volunteer programs.

Requirements

• Knowledge of applicable national and state CASA compliance policies, rules and requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable State of Tennessee statutes, rules, administrative orders, operational policies and procedures, Federal rules and requirements.
• Knowledge of Hamilton County policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of processes and procedures to undertake extensive investigations and compile comprehensive findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Knowledge of community services and resources.
• Knowledge of the principles of record keeping, file and records management.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and the court process.
• Skill in developing, presenting and providing comprehensive informational materials designed to solicit, inform and provide volunteers.
• Skill in public speaking and making scheduled and unscheduled oral and written presentations.
• Skill in reading, understanding, interpreting and applying a variety of complex, often conflicting policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Skill in compiling, providing and presenting educational materials for the adult learner.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with volunteers, staff, witnesses, litigants, lawyers, law enforcement representatives, civic groups, the news media, general public and others as necessary.
• Skill in program management and development.
• Skill in grant creating and maintaining grant proposals and management.
• Skill in organizational compliance with standards and reporting.
• Skill in program management including organizational skills.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
• Skill effectively communicating in both oral and written form.
• A Bachelor’s degree in social work, communications, criminal justice, or liberal arts and two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience in a related field working in and around at-risk juveniles and their families.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• OR An Associate's degree in Social work, communications, criminal justice, or liberal arts and four years of progressively responsible work experience in a related field working in and around at-risk juveniles and their families.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• OR The equivalent of a high school diploma and six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in in social work, communications, criminal justice, or a related field working in and around at-risk juveniles and their families.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing volunteer programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, screens, and recruits volunteers and/or interns; develops and presents written and other materials regarding the program; accepts, reviews, screens and determines applicants for training; oversees appropriate background and/or criminal history records checks; attends meetings, seminars, sessions, and other gatherings provided for CASA and other volunteer program trainers.
• Develops training curriculum; provides initial training; identifies topical areas to be covered; compiles and presents training curriculum; gathers, reviews and distributes materials, publications, statutes, references and other items associated with training; identifies and trains program and court system policies, procedures, processes and activities; updates training materials as appropriate; evaluates attendees and determines appropriateness for the volunteer programs.
• Oversees, supervises and assists volunteers regarding cases; monitors volunteers for knowledge, ability and capability to provide CASA and other program services; as required, evaluates volunteer service, provides remedial training and/or releases volunteers(s) from further program involvement; provides on-going assistance and training for volunteers; provides evaluations and written reports for interns as necessary.
• Develops and coordinates compliance plans for CASA accreditation and grant compliance; develops and presents reports outlining program activities to maintain compliance; develops and implements grant proposals with supervision; analyzes and reviews program operations; recommends and implements changes to enhance effectiveness of the program; represents the program in public and as necessary for compliance.
• Identifies staffing, equipment, supplies, materials and related needs.
• May work a varied, non-traditional schedule that includes evenings, weekends and/or holidays, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level